NEW HANOVER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFQ - NHC Northside Grocery Store Design Background and Scope Submit Statements of Qualifications via email to Sara Warmuth at swarmuth@nhcgov.com. Include RFQ Northside Grocery Store Design Services in the subject line of the email. The successful firm must have the capability of receiving and submitting all documents in an electronic format. Also, the successful firm must have Internet access for browsing and receipt of electronic documents via email. The deadline for Receipt of Qualification Statements is Wednesday May 2024 5:00 PM EST. New Hanover County, located in Wilmington, NC, is soliciting qualification submittals from qualified architecture/engineering firms to provide professional services for the design and permitting of an approximately 8,000 square foot, full-service, grocery store in the Northside Community of Wilmington, NC. We are looking for a firm who can develop a community-centric, cost-effective design that provides innovative opportunities for store operations. NHC has partnered with Seven Roots, an operational support organization for grocers and co-ops on the interior layout and operations plan for the store. Seven Roots will work closely with the chosen architect/engineering firm on store functionality, interior fixtures, and equipment. The business-related operations will be run by a local non-profit, the Northside Food Co-op. Selected firm will work closely with Seven Roots to design the site plan, including entry and egress, parking, refuse collection and receiving, along with the shell building for the grocery store. Selected firm will work with Seven Roots to coordinate the interior design. The project will include all necessary meetings to receive community input of design sufficient to assist the team on any required rezoning by the City of Wilmington. Selected firm will also be responsible for all permitting to develop a shovel-ready project, that is complete for bidding and construction. Question Deadline 04/05/2024 at 5:00 PM ET Answers to Questions Tuesday, April 9, 2024 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Minority Participation: It is the policy of New Hanover County that minority/women business enterprises shall have maximum opportunity to compete for and participate in its procurement and contracting activities. In this regard, the County has established an overall annual goal of 10% for minority/women business enterprise participation in its various procurement contracts. The County and its contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of its contracts. New Hanover County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Statements of Qualifications and to make the award which will be most advantageous to the County.
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